Super Mario 3D World

10 New Things From Super Mario 3D World Video Reveals Fifth Playable Character

We know Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad are all playable in Super Mario 3D World, but a new video today reveals that Super Mario Galaxy's Rosalina will also be a playable character.

The video also showcases other new facts and modes about the game. Some are expected, like the use of the Wii U's touch screen and mic, speed run levels, and new bosses, but there are a number of surprises. Super Mario 3D World will feature foot races (with a Mario Kart theme!), dedicated Captain Toad levels, special top-down stages, and access to the original Mario Bros. multiplayer arcade game. You can check out the full video below to see all the new reveals, as well as how they look in action.

Does anyone else think Rosalina sounds like a very unexcited Drew Barrymore?
More to the point: this game looks pretty sweet. The last time I played a Mario game seriously was Sunshine and that disappointed me.

Huh... Well, this makes it feel less like a classic Mario game. More characters is always good, though, I guess... Either way, I'll be picking this game up Friday. Not Thursday night, because I don't want to deal with all the Xbox One people at midnight launch.